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Closing date: 15th January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £37,440 per annum via a training bursaryDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of live broadcast days to be scheduledLocation: LondonStart date: 10th February 2025&nbsp;Build your expertise as an events assistant producer with hands-on training in scripting, stakeholder management, and live gallery production.<a href="https://productions.bbcstudios.com/our-production-brands/events-productions/" target="_blank">BBC Events Productions</a>, is an award-winning unit with decades of unique experience in creating and broadcasting large scale, national and international events which are rich in ambition, emotion, and creativity. They are responsible for producing and broadcasting some of the country’s biggest ceremonial events such as The Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, The Coronation of King Charles III, D-Day 80, Trooping the Colour, and Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph among many others.The department currently has an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Producer to join their team for six months to be trained up in the events production space. Throughout their contract, the successful candidate will gain experience working across a range of Events programming.On the job training will be provided across all the productions worked on to ensure you have an excellent knowledge of putting together live event broadcasts, including scripting, dealing with key stakeholders, commentary research, VT production and working on a live broadcast. The trainee will also gain an insight into live gallery producing to enable them to confidently take the step up to producer in future.&nbsp;This is the ideal opportunity for an experienced Assistant Producer who is keen to work in live production, but hasn’t had the right opportunities presented to them. So, if you are ready to step into the world of ceremonial events and be part of some of the most watched broadcasts around the globe, this could be the role for you…&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>A full understanding of end-to-end ceremonial events production.</li><li>Expertise in bringing some of the biggest national historical moments to life.</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC Events team operates.</li><li>Live production skills and experience, including working with commentators and in a live gallery.</li><li>Scripting, VT production, and working with archive.</li><li>Stakeholder management.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>An established Assistant Producer with at least 2 year’s experience at this level.</li><li>Prior experience in writing detailed research briefs and biographies.</li><li>Prior experience of working with on-screen talent.</li><li>Prior experience of casting and dealing with sensitive content matter and contributors.</li><li>The ability to work independently and pro-actively as part of a small team.</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas.</li><li>A person who can thrive in a live, fast-paced environment where things can change quickly. The need to be flexible in your work approach and comfortable in busy environments is essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is specifically created for individuals from specific groups that are under-represented across the creative industries and at BBC Studios. Those backgrounds include, but aren’t limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of training, networking, and support specially designed for individuals who are under-represented in the creative industries as they progress in their careers.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Assistant producer

Closing date: 27th January 2025Salary: £30,500 - £35,800 per annumLocation: OxfordContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position.Reporting to: The role reports to the Head of Rights, Academic.&nbsp;Are you experienced with digital licensing and searching for your next role in publishing rights?We are looking for a Rights Manager to join our thriving Rights team at Bloomsbury to sell translation and digital licences to the Bloomsbury Academic &amp; Professional and selected Special Interest imprints.&nbsp;This would suit a Rights Manager or a Rights Executive who has good experience of selling and is looking for a new challenge.Three-time winner of the Bookseller Academic, Educational &amp; Professional Publisher of the Year Award, Bloomsbury’s Academic &amp; Professional Division publishes approximately 3,000 new titles a year. Established in 2008, the division has grown organically and through acquisition and publishes across the humanities and social sciences, from higher education through to professional practice. The successful candidate will play an important role in this division, in the rights team and in the company.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Sell translation and digital rights to an agreed strategy (translation territories will depend on the successful candidate)</li><li>Initiate and develop business relationships with new and existing customers to retain and grow business</li><li>Contribute to acquisition and P&amp;L performance</li><li>Draw up contracts and liaise with finance over invoicing&nbsp;</li><li>Attend book fairs and sales trips as required</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Rights and digital licensing experience working in a similar role&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Confidence in communicating and negotiating</li><li>Team player</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Word, Excel, databases (Biblio preferred)</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill,&nbsp;Oxford,&nbsp;OX2 9PH on a hybrid-working pattern of two days office-based / three days home-based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Thursday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 27th January 2025.&nbsp;Please add to your document subject line – “Rights Manager”.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Rights manager, Academic & Professional

Closing date: 19th January 2025 at 12:55amSalary: £28,500 per annum (pro rata)Contract: This is a fixed-term contract running from February to September 2025.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our HQ, Pavilion and Mills &amp; Boon, and Avon divisions, providing support to Key Accounts.This role involves working with retailers, the publishing divisions, as well as the wider UK sales team, and there is sales account responsibility for Mills and Boon series.The successful candidate will possess an extremely high level of organisation and attention to detail, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications, notably Excel.&nbsp; Most of all we’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The role offers great sales experience, including shadowing the account handlers for major UK retailers and the potential for the right candidate to begin looking after some accounts directly.Working across the HQ Fiction and HQ and Pavilion Nonfiction lists, as well as the Avon list, it’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the commercial UK Trade book market. As well as being heavily customer-facing, the role will work across major Fiction and NonFiction Brands and Genres, from authors including Adele Parks, Linwood Barclay, CL Taylor, Davina McCall and Paul Ainsworth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Administrative support to the HQ &amp; Avon Sales team</li><li>Compile sales reports and circulate relevant sales information across the team</li><li>Customer communication for Mills and Boon series titles</li><li>Distribute advance samples / proofs to retailers / team</li><li>Create internal and external PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Answer internal and customer queries quickly and effectively</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative tasks e.g. formatting presentations, creating graphs and charts through Excel&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the Field Sales team, Divisional Sales teams, Marketing, PR, Distribution and Editorial, Commercial Finance</li><li>Process customer orders in a clear and timely manner, liaising with Glasgow distribution, credit control and customer services to ensure the effective distribution of orders so that invoices may be raised and books despatched in the business’ best interests</li><li>Raise any required marketing PO’s</li><li>Collating data from customer reports across the business</li><li>Keeping abreast of the commercial book market and being an ambassador for HQ and Avon titles</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Sales admin experience</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Experience of maintaining and developing working relationships</li><li>Knowledge Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Experience of producing sales presentations</li><li>Experience of working in a busy environment and managing priorities</li><li>Account experience desired but not essential</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally</li><li>Professional, reliable, able to work quickly under pressure and use own initiative</li><li>Effective team player</li><li>Organised, efficient, proactive and able to hit deadlines</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Willing to take on new challenges</li><li>Keen interest and passion for books particularly across commercial fiction and non fiction</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave&nbsp;</li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance&nbsp;</li><li>Summer Hours&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal&nbsp;</li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes&nbsp;</li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers&nbsp;</li><li>Gym membership discount&nbsp;</li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only)&nbsp;</li><li>Charitable donation matching and&nbsp;2 volunteering days&nbsp;</li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books&nbsp;</li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts&nbsp;</li><li>Onsite prayer room&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities.&nbsp;This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk</a> with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied which you can access by clicking the 'Apply' button. We do not accept email applications.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Sales executive (maternity cover)

Closing date: 23rd January 2025Salary: £27,000 per annum&nbsp;Launching a career in academic publishing? Streamline content delivery processes and help develop digital resources in this entry-level role.We are looking for a highly organised and effective Digital Programme Assistant to help scale up and streamline the release of text and multimedia content across our growing portfolio of award-winning digital platforms. You will play a key role by coordinating content delivery across teams and external suppliers, and contributing to the future success of the team.You will report to the Digital Programme Coordinator and will work closely with the Heads of Product Innovation and their teams, and the Digital Editorial team. There will also be regular liaison with Digital Production and Content Architecture colleagues, as well as external suppliers.You will be joining a dynamic and friendly digital product team who are re-imagining Bloomsbury’s academic publishing for a digital environment. We are part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/bloomsbury-digital-resources/" target="_blank">Bloomsbury Digital Resources</a> (BDR), which sits within the wider Bloomsbury Academic &amp; Professional Division, an expanding department which recently acquired&nbsp;<a href="https://rowman.com/" target="_blank">Rowman &amp; Littlefield</a>.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be:<ul><li>Responsible for processing content from delivery to launch, working with a number of teams internally, including editorial, content architecture, digital production and metadata and discovery colleagues, as well as with external suppliers, and coordinating efforts to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Expected to use project management skills and foresight to keep projects on track, anticipate any problems, and escalate any delays, as well as help build products to a high standard.</li><li>Use Jira and other systems to manage projects, create trackers and report on progress.</li><li>Responsible for working on and assisting with initiatives to improve processes and standardise ways of working.</li><li>Maintaining the testing platform and the UX research participant screening and recruitment process.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;We are looking for someone who can:<ul><li>Manage their time effectively to get work done on schedule as well as communicate with others effectively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Be an adept problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills.</li><li>Have an ability and willingness to learn systems and processes quickly.</li><li>Previous experience in an academic publishing environment is preferable although not essential however an understanding of digital product development and digital publishing processes is key.</li></ul>If this sounds like you then this could be the role for you and we’d be very interested to hear from you.&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Wednesday and Thursday.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) by clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23rd January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Digital programme assistant, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Closing date: 19th January 2025Salary: £36,000&nbsp;Head of Zeus is seeking a well-connected, creative and enthusiastic publicity manager to work across our Aries and AdAstra fiction imprints. This role is to cover a maternity leave and reports to the Head of Publicity.From serial killers to spies, medieval soldiers to golden age crime, Aries is home to your very favourite characters. Our crime, thriller, action, adventure and horror imprint, publishes acclaimed authors including master of crime, Martin Edwards, award-winning historical fiction author Clare Whitfield and bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones.&nbsp;Ad Astra is high-concept, hard-core and literary Science Fiction and fantasy. Its authors include true stars of their genres: Cixin Liu, Hao Jingfang, Kelly Link, Ken Liu, A.G. Riddle, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Lavie Tidhar, to name just a few.The Aries/AdAstra Publicity Manager will be part of our high-achieving, ambitious publicity team, working to deliver brilliant, sales-driving book campaigns and excellent author care for these imprints. This temporary role, to cover a maternity leave, is ideal for someone with previous experience of working in a busy publicity department and who has particular specialist knowledge of how to run successful crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy PR campaigns.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Planning and running creative publicity campaigns for our Aries and AdAstra imprints and being the main point of contact for authors.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across print, broadcast, podcasts, events and the digital space.&nbsp;</li><li>Delivering excellent author care, from preliminary campaign planning meetings, through to launch and beyond.</li><li>Working creatively to identify and pitch potential feature and interview opportunities for our authors</li><li>Writing press releases and coordinating review copy mailings to targeted media lists.</li><li>Organising launch parties as well as bookshop and festival events.</li><li>Collaborating with Marketing colleagues on blogger mailings and early influencer proof mailouts.</li><li>Participating in monthly imprint meetings and departmental planning meetings.</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Sales &amp; Marketing and Editorial departments to develop joined up book campaigns.</li><li>Providing PR support to other imprints when required, including advising junior colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Day to day administrative duties including managing prize submissions, booking author travel and reporting on publicity coverage and events to other departments and the wider company.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in a book publicity team; running own publicity campaigns and delivering excellent levels of author care.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent contacts, including good relationships with sci-fi/fantasy and crime fiction event programmers and reviewers.</li><li>Good understanding of the national media landscape, including digital media.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills, both with internal colleagues and third parties.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>A demonstrable ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.</li><li>A creative approach to finding new platforms to expand a campaign’s reach and find potential new readers&nbsp;</li><li>A demonstrable passion for crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy books and the ability to convey this is essential</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office: Head of Zeus, 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RG on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Wednesday&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 19th January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Publicity manager, Head of Zeus (maternity cover)

Closing date: 18th January 2025Salary: £65,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced publisher to join the award-winning Orion editorial team.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Gollancz is the oldest specialist Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher in the UK. Founded in 1927, this imprint of the Orion Publishing Group is home to a galaxy of award-winning and bestselling authors. This is a chance to work with bestselling global superstars as well as some of the most innovative and original new voices writing today. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.The Publishing Director will be responsible for publishing some of our New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling authors. Reporting directly to the Deputy MD, the successful candidate will lead the strategy and publishing for the Gollancz imprint, one of the most prestigious lists in the world, which will soon celebrate its centenary. You will enhance and refine the existing strategy and drive growth across the frontlist and backlist in home and export, and across all formats. The Publishing Director will be responsible for the Gollancz P&amp;L and will be a senior leader in the business.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as the senior internal and external ambassador for Gollancz at books fairs, with agents, rights personnel, sales and authors.</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering the annual Gollancz budget.</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering 3-year strategic growth plans.</li><li>Responsible for managing existing team members, recruitment and staff retention.</li><li>Responsible for delivering innovation, staying ahead of the market, and the competition.</li><li>Responsible for backlist, executing reinventions and reissues to enhance readership.</li><li>Responsible for best in industry author care.</li><li>Responsible for driving Hachette’s overall group mission: better understanding consumers, changing the story, promoting an owner mentality and promoting a growth mindset.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be an experienced Publisher with a network of industry contacts and a respected leader.</li><li>This is an opportunity for someone to lead one of the best biggest and most successful lists across the industry, to manage the P&amp;L and lead a team so we are looking for someone who is highly driven and with a proven track record of commercial success.</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with genre publishing is preferred but not essential – we are looking for a visionary publisher who can deliver exceptional publishing for our authors.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publishing director

Closing date: 14th January 2025Salary pay range: £30,750 - £36,400Contract: The role is a full-time 12 month fixed term contract position&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic editor to join our illustrated non-fiction team as maternity cover for a period of 12 months from February 2025.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Children’s Books is home to a flourishing non-fiction list, boasting best-selling, award-winning authors and illustrators, and publishing a wide variety of internationally- acclaimed non-fiction books from picture books and gift books to mono books for children aged 7+.Reporting to the Head of Illustrated Publishing, you’ll be joining a vibrant team with whom you’ll work in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role may suit a freelancer with considerable experience looking for a more permanent position for a time. This will not be a commissioning role.&nbsp;Responsibilities﻿﻿Working closely with the Head of Illustrated Publishing and the wider non-fiction team, you’ll look after a number of your own titles. Your core responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Liaising with authors, illustrators and agents as required</li><li>Delivering the highest standard of structural editing, copy-editing and proofreading</li><li>Ensuring projects run on schedule and are delivered within budget</li><li>Liaising with out-of-house copy-editors, proof-readers and other freelancers</li><li>Drafting excellent cover copy for covers, catalogues and AIs</li><li>Working with our editorial assistant, to maintain bibliographic data, schedules and publishing programmes</li><li>Running acquisition P&amp;Ls and negotiating contractual terms when required</li><li>Presenting and briefing titles at key internal meetings, including acquisitions and cover briefing &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The successful candidate will have significant demonstrated editorial experience, ideally within a non-fiction environment</li><li>They will be well-organised with excellent communication skills and should enjoy working both independently, and as part of a collaborative, supportive team</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and TuesdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter telling us about two books that have had an important impact on you and why addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 14th January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior editor, Children's Illustrated Non-Fiction (maternity cover)

Closing date: 19th January 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you want to drive sales and maximise revenue at a leading theatrical licensing company?Concord Theatricals provides the UK arts sector with theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class production. The UK home of Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein Theatricals, Samuel French Ltd and Tams-Witmark, its unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George &amp; Ira Gershwin, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander &amp; Ebb, Marlow &amp; Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Harold Pinter, Cole Porter, Terrence Rattigan, Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder and August Wilson. With offices in London, New York and Berlin, we have the most expert team in the industry.The Manager, Professional Licensing will work with the Directors to maximise sales of Theatrical Performing licences for International and Professional customers.&nbsp;They will respond to the needs of International sub-agents, particularly with regard to plays, and&nbsp;manage any required communication with CT NY, authors and agents. Additional responsibilities will include processing professional play licences handled by the UK office throughout applicable International territories&nbsp;and handle relevant translations used&nbsp;in theatrical productions.The successful applicant will work with Director, Marketing &amp; Business Strategy to form plans to improve CT’s reach to the International market with SVP oversight.&nbsp;They will provide the highest standard of timely, accurate and knowledgeable customer service, and ensure the most effective and efficient application of operational and IT systems, while working under general supervision.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Maximise the revenues from sales of all Concord Theatricals products, including primarily theatrical licensing to the International and Professional markets.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee all licensing matters relating to ORiGiN and Play Bureau in conjunction with amateur licensing, and ensure International sub-agents have the latest licensing information and follow correct procedures.</li><li>Provide all customers with accurate and knowledgeable advice on the telephone, by email and online.</li><li>Support and contribute ideas to the effective implementation of marketing campaigns and initiatives.</li><li>Process licences and related functions in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.</li><li>To use all systems effectively and contribute ideas for improving systems and applications to optimise processing efficiencies.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain effective systems for protecting copyright and ensuring that monies legally due on all performances of&nbsp;Concord Theatricals&nbsp;rights are tracked and collected.&nbsp;</li></ul>Outline of specific functions<ul><li>Maximise the revenues from sales of all Concord Theatricals products, including primarily theatrical licensing to the International and Professional markets.</li><li>Provide timely responses to all enquiries and knowledgeable advice and suggestions on Concord Theatricals products.</li><li>Develop relationships with regular customers, authors, agents/representatives.</li><li>Proactively contact customers to promote Concord Theatricals products.</li><li>Participate in marketing campaigns to promote new and other specific Concord Theatricals products.</li><li>Oversee licensing matters by ORiGiN and Play Bureau in conjunction with amateur licensing, and ensure current information on availability is provided to all International sub-agents.</li><li>Oversee approvals and usage of translations of Concord Theatricals play titles handled by the UK office.</li><li>To ensure you provide all customers with accurate and knowledgeable advice on the telephone, by email and online, including:<ul><li>Having a good knowledge of the content of the plays and musicals in the licensing catalogue.</li><li>Providing current information on the availability of titles based on up-to-date communications with authors and agents.</li><li>Helping organisations select titles for their group, cast, theatre and/or audience.</li><li>Helping organisations to plan a season or programme.</li></ul></li><li>Use all systems effectively – assist in the monitoring and maintaining the performance of systems used by the licensing team and contribute ideas for improving systems and applications to optimise processing efficiencies.</li><li>Assist in maintaining effective systems for protecting copyright and ensuring that monies legally due on all performances of Concord rights are tracked and collected.</li><li>Provide regular and ad hoc data on customers and sales performance in collaboration with Directors and collate and produce reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that all relevant sales and payment documentation and data are processed on a timely and accurate basis as required by the accounting department.</li><li>Represent Concord at Press Nights and other industry events including evenings and weekends as required.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing and shipping of production materials.</li><li>Monitor processing volumes and identify any issues, backlogs, and delays.</li><li>Any reasonable requests from direct line manager.</li><li>To consult regularly with the following colleagues:<ul><li>Directors, Licensing: to refer to for support and authority regarding any local operational or system issues.</li><li>Amateur Licensing Team: to liaise regularly and provide support with restrictions and general licensing processes to ensure consistency within the whole team. Also, to support Amateur Licensing in busy periods, when possible, on system issues, contacting authors and agents for clearances, and providing knowledge of Concord Theatricals play titles as alternatives to restricted or withdrawn titles</li><li>Other Management Personnel: In the UK or US as deemed necessary.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceExperience<ul><li>Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Theatre Industry</li><li>Knowledge of the Theatre Industry including but not limited to Customer Service, Sales, Administration, Production&nbsp;</li><li>A knowledge of and interest in learning more about the titles in our various catalogues, with a focus on play titles</li><li>Negotiation experience</li></ul>Attributes<ul><li>A demonstrable knowledge and experience in theatre</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Good telephone manner</li><li>Energetic and hardworking</li><li>Willing and flexible</li><li>Well organised; excellent attention to detail</li><li>Systematic and focussed</li><li>Diplomatic; good with people</li><li>Resilient; patient; level-headed and composed</li><li>Problem solving mentality</li><li>Ability to self-motivate as well as work closely in a team.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Computer literate in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Rapid keyboard skills</li><li>Excellent oral and written communicator</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV and covering letter by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applications may be addressed to Jane Monksfield, quoting the job title ‘Theatricals Licensing Manager’ in the subject line.You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Concord Music Publishing

Manager, Professional Licensing

Closing date for applications: 4th February 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kickstart your career in international rights with this entry-level role!&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12. This is your opportunity to use your language skills and to be part of and contribute to the team’s continuing success in this exciting international area of our business.Nosy Crow is looking to recruit a Rights Assistant to support a dynamic and collaborative Foreign Rights team responsible for selling translation rights to publishers around the world. The purpose of the Rights department is to get as many Nosy Crow books published in as many languages as possible across the globe. We are a fast-paced team that visits publishers and book fairs in multiple countries throughout the year.The successful candidate will report to the Senior Rights Executive and will provide administrative support to all five members of the team, travelling to Frankfurt and Bologna Book Fairs and other key territories (language depending).&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Pitching books to foreign customers</li><li>Liaising with overseas publishers and with Nosy Crow’s production, design and editorial teams to ensure the smooth running of co-edition print runs and translation deals</li><li>Creating rights appointment schedules for book fairs and sales trips</li><li>Collating and submitting digital sales material and sample copies</li><li>Updating sales databases</li><li>Providing general administrative support as required by the Rights department</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Highly proficient in written and spoken English</li><li>Language skills (essential); Mandarin (desirable)</li><li>Team-player with excellent communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail</li><li>The ability to multitask and work well under pressure</li><li>Initiative and the ability to work independently&nbsp;</li><li>Strong interest in publishing, particularly children’s books</li><li>Strong sales and numeracy skills</li></ul>No prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role.&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/partner/adoption leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li></ul>Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.&nbsp;To applyPlease email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford by clicking the 'Apply' button. Please include the subject heading International Rights Assistant role, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The closing date for applications is the 4th February at midnight (UK time).&nbsp;The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

International rights assistant

Closing date: 20th January 2025Salary: £27,500 plus benefits&nbsp;Are you a creative and organised individual with a passion for books and a knack for marketing?Join the vibrant team at Quadrille, an innovative imprint of Penguin Random House, as a Marketing &amp; Communications Assistant. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in driving awareness and engagement for our diverse range of titles and esteemed authors. You will provide essential administrative support to ensure the seamless operation of our marketing and communications efforts, helping to bring our beautifully crafted books to readers around the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a leading publishing house, we invite you to apply and embark on an exciting journey with us.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Social Media Management: Maintain the monthly calendar for Quadrille social accounts and create posts as directed by the Marketing Executive.</li><li>Brand Partnerships and Influencer Research: Research potential brand partnerships and influencers to build the database.</li><li>Social Media Reporting: Report on social media activity, including weekly social alerts and influencer mailing roundups.</li><li>Email Marketing and Website Updates: Assist with email marketing and update the company website regularly.</li><li>Content Creation and Upload: Provide ad hoc assistance with the creation and upload of A+ content to Amazon and occasionally support the preparation of trade sales catalogues and presentations.</li><li>Campaign Support: Create social timelines and assets for Trend campaign authors and assist with author events, including sending invites, booking travel, and setting up.</li><li>Review and Influencer Copy Dispatch: Dispatch review and influencer copies and samples to partners, liaising with campaign teams.</li><li>Administrative Support: Update and maintain departmental budget sheets, raise and code purchase orders or invoices, and provide general administrative assistance to the team.</li><li>Meeting Coordination: Arrange meetings, book meeting rooms, organise refreshments, and take minutes.</li><li>Technical Skills and Experience: Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask, work autonomously, and think creatively. Experience with social media and Adobe Suite is desired.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bring<ul><li>A proactive approach to assisting colleagues and a keen interest in learning from collaborative experiences.</li><li>An eagerness to embrace new responsibilities and areas of work.</li><li>The capability to challenge existing processes and propose more efficient methods for the team.</li><li>A curiosity and enthusiasm for engaging in activities beyond your primary role.</li><li>The ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently.</li><li>A proactive attitude towards building and nurturing relationships both within the company and with external partners.</li><li>Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively, handling competing priorities with ease.</li></ul>&nbsp;Disability ConfidentIf you have opted into our disability confident scheme, below is the essential criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in Publishing and/or Marketing and Communications team and/or Quadrille division</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application</li><li>Experience/Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Application instructionsPlease apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Monday 20th January.<ul><li>Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.</li><li>Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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Penguin Random House

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